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1987 east 3rd avenue, manhattan an abandoned residence with storefronts in east harlem, this project rejuvenates the exterior with bright colors befitting the neighborhood
east harlem character: local street art, inexpensive materials, bright  /  bold color
cellar level: workshop storage / social service offices for residents / public showers for those in need
ground level: refurbished furniture boutique / workshop / used clothing boutique / outdoor lawn space / greenhouse
first level: family units for women with children / laundry facility / shared living area
second and third levels: single units / laundry facility / shared living area
single unit:  residents can select finish colors and textiles for a sense of agency.
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group space provides computers and television, and an opportunity for interaction. 
main public entry and workshop: these public spaces provide new skills and job opportunities for the residents as well as a way to reintegrate the women with the housed community.
used clothing boutique: local graffiti artists participate in the decor of the ground level areas to bring the atmosphere of east harlem into the space and invite passersby to enter.
the main entry at the rear of the building provides locked entry for privacy and security, a shared lawn and greenhouse provide a safe outdoor space for social interaction among the residents and a place to learn how to garden, allowing residents to
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